The primary catalyst for this sudden crash spike is an antivirus false positive. Modern commercial anti-cheat systems rely on ring-0 kernel drivers to monitor system memory for unauthorized hooks. Security software suites treat unfamiliar kernel-mode behavior with severe suspicion.
When an endpoint protection suite updates its definitions, it may mistake EasyAntiCheat.sys for a zero-day rootkit. The antivirus locks the driver inside a protective sandbox. When RocketLeague.exe requests direct execution rights, Windows rejects the call, resulting in an immediate crash.
A second common trigger involves a direct driver conflict with other gaming software. Running multiple anti-cheat systems at the same time can cause unpredictable file locks. If another competitive game running in the background maintains active hooks into Windows system storage, Easy Anti-Cheat fails its startup integrity verification.
